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Three attacking FPL defenders who have caught my eye for Gameweek 6

Stevie of EyeTestFPL spotlights three Fantasy Premier League (FPL) defenders that caught his eye in Gameweek 5, using ‘eye test’ screenshots and information from our Premium Members Area.


Ricardo Pereira (£5.5m)

In the game against Brighton and Hove Albion, Brendan Rodgers set up in a new 4-3-3 formation which involved playing James Maddison (£6.8m) at right wing whilst deploying a solid three-man midfield consisting of Youri Tielemans (£6.4m), Wilfred Ndidi (£5.0m) and Boubakary Soumare (£4.9m).

Even though Maddison started out on the flank, Rodgers would always envision him playing more centrally and so, in this new formation, Ricardo Pereira was encouraged to push further up the pitch to provide the width.

Maddison’s central positioning was important in making sure that Leicester never ran out of passing options in midfield.

However, in the second half, as Leicester were chasing the game and needed more directness, Ademola Lookman (£6.0m) was brought on for Maddison.

After the tactical switch, Pereira almost immediately struck a chord with the new signing as Lookman would often make runs down the right channel.

Leading up to Jamie Vardy’s (£10.4m) goal, Lookman made a similar run down the channel before combining well with Pereira.

There were also glimpses of the Pereira of old when he attempted to make an inside run into the box which was unfortunately not spotted by Lookman, who instead chose to take a pop at goal himself.

Between the two full-backs, Pereira (left) was clearly given more freedom to roam forward than Ryan Bertrand (£4.9m) (right).

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  1. Max City
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Play
    A) Guaita (BHA)
    B) Foster (NEW)

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      close, maybe Guaita

  2. Gabbiadini
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    With the outs that Leeds have and the more they could have, how do people expect them to set up against West Ham?
    We know the regimented ways of Bielsea but keeping the scoreline as low as possible has to be their best chance of getting a result, no?

    1. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      personally I think it's unlikely to see Bielsa play defensively

      1. Gabbiadini
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        That is true. But there has to come a point when the squad is just too depleted that you simply can't match the opposition man for man like they do. At least that's my opinion.

    2. jackruet
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Bielsa Doesn't do defensive works. Leeds will go all out

      1. Harry the Hack
        • 14 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        with what players?

        1. Teomi
          • 5 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Meslier
          Shackleton Phillips Cooper firpo
          Dallas
          Raph/harr Koch Roberts James
          Rodrigo

          My best guess

  3. chobentys
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed!

    Bamford to ASM for a -4 lads?

    Team is:

    Sanchez-Steele
    TAA-Rudiger-Livramento-Marcal-Williams
    Salah-Benrahma-Jota-Sarr-Sissoko
    Bamford-CR7-Antonio

    1.4 ITB

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      answered it, wouldnt take a hit and just go with 442/352

      1. chobentys
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        saw it, thanks again!

    2. Max City
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      If you are confident with the rest then save the hit and bench Bamford

      1. chobentys
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        will probably just bench him then, thanks!

  4. Philosopher's Stones
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Just wanted to know as a Raphinha owner myself. Why are you guys selling Raphinha?

    A) have a thin bench
    B) want to jump on another player(eg Sarr)
    C) feel Raphinha will be out for a while

    1. luk46
      • 5 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      dont think anyone would sell him if he wasnt an injury concern, so mostly A.

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    2. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B - Sarr (very explosive player)

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers

    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      A

      not selling yet though, looking at alternatives. Is he definitely out for this week?

      1. Philosopher's Stones
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Don't think he's definitely ruled out. I'm probably keeping him too, as I'm looking to roll the FT. If worst case scenario happens and he doesn't play at all, have Toney to come off the bench.

  5. Max City
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    When will we know if TAA and Raphinha will start?

    Would you switch TAA for someone else if he's not playing, can have him back on GW 8

    1. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Trent is fit

      1. Max City
        • 7 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        oh I didn't check, apparently he's declared fit now, thanks!

  6. luk46
    • 5 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    whats your preferred move here?
    A - Toney > ASM
    B - Greenwood > Sarr or Benrahma

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      B - Sarr

      1. luk46
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        I feel like hes the one as well, cheers!

    2. Maxed
      • 2 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      I like B.. but not sure Sarr or Benrahma..

      some ppl say Sarr is not that good, but I look at Benrahma stat, and it's not that good either

      1. luk46
        • 5 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Theres a few more, but I think Sarr should be the best short term option. Who else would you suggest?

  7. Chandler Bing
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Bamford has been announced to be out for this week but do we know the actual extent of his injury? It's an ankle issue so probably won't be a quick recovery.

    1. The Knights Template
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Rumors, and only rumors, could be a month

  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 6 months ago

    Anything worth a -4 here?

    Sanchez
    Trent, Shaw, Veltman
    Salah, Greenwood, Benrahma, Barnes
    CR7, Antonio, Jimenez

    Steele, White, Brownhill, Tsimikas
    Bank 0.0m, 0FT

    1. R.C
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Barnes to Sarr

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah that’s tempting & leaves cash for Tsim & Greenwood -> Alonso/Rudiger & Raphina in GW7/8

        Barnes does have BUR this week though.

    2. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Nope

    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 6 months ago

      your fpl link is buggered

      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Fixed now? It’s ugly.

  9. Pinturicchio10
      2 years, 6 months ago

      Wow this Leeds team is in tatters. It's become rather difficult to look past Antonio for captain.

      1. R.C
        • 6 Years
        2 years, 6 months ago

        Nah Ronaldo (C)

        1. Pinturicchio10
            2 years, 6 months ago

            7 senior players out and they can't defend for diamonds at the best of times. Hard to ignore.

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              And to start with they had the thinnest squad in the league.

              1. Pinturicchio10
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  What could possibly go wrong 😀

        2. drughi
          • 14 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Best option on wildcard ?

          A. Rudiger, Townsend and Ronaldo
          B. Alonso, Gray and Lukaku

          1. TKC07
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            B

        3. Tripleh123
          • 3 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Need advice, in order to beat the price rise, For a hit of -4, is it worth to trf Greenwood to

          a) Sarr
          b) Gallagher
          c) Traore
          d) Stick (but will be taking -4 to double up on Chelsea in GW7)

          1. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            d

          2. R.C
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A

        4. Rohirrims
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          2 years, 6 months ago

          Would you WC this lot?
          Sa - (Sanchez)
          TAA - Ayling - Dunk - (Tsimikas - Coleman)
          Salah - Grealish - Torres - Raphinha - (Gilmour)
          Ronaldo - Antonio - Bamford

          I see atleast 7/8 moves here.

          1. Pinturicchio10
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Definitely

            • Christina.
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Oh yes, pull the plug on that lot asap

            • Holmes
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              FTs left? Midfield does need some change but not sure who you will bring, -4 should allow to survive one more week?

            • The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Lock it in

            • Arteta
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              If you have two free transfers then no, otherwise yes.

            • Rohirrims
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Cheers guys, this is for fanteam btw.

              Ramsdale - Sa
              TAA - Rudiger - Semedo - White - Duffy
              Salah - Sarr - Gallagher - Saka - Cucurella
              Antonio - Ronaldo - Lukaku

              Thinking of getting Vardy as a 1 week punt and move to Lukaku for GW 7.

          2. Moose™
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Early thoughts?

            Sanchez

            TAA Shaw Coufal Livramento

            Salah Bruno Gray Benny

            CR7 Antonio

            Steele Gilmour Tsimikas Scarlett

            2FT & 0.3ITB

            Any ideas?

            1. Moose™
              • 11 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Coufal Bruno Scarlett > Williams Sarr Lukaku

              (-4)

              Do it?

              1. Maxed
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Probably without Lukaku for free

              2. Harry the Hack
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                don't dump Coufal this week.

              3. The FPL Units
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                They are good moves, maybe better next week? Could do Bruno to Sarr and the rest for free next week.

            2. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Tsimi to Duffy or Williams

          3. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            keeping a close eye on Villa over next 2 weeks.

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes, I quite like Watkins, if he can drop another once.

            2. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I have been sizing up Cash from GW8 or 9.

            3. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Dont bother. Defensively they dont look like keeping clean sheets and attacking wise, they have too many outlet for goals/assists. No standout picks.

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                As a triple Villa owner, I have forced myself to watch all their game 😉

                1. Eleven Hag
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  They are good to watch though

                2. Harry the Hack
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  which villa assets you have? I can't even think of 3 to get unless bootstrapping martinez

                  1. Holmes
                    • 10 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Martinez, Buendia, Ings

                    1. Harry the Hack
                      • 14 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      aah you were the one that didn't partake in the Buendia fire sale

            4. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Leon Bailey towards the top of my watchlist

              Check his stats from bundy last year & looks tailor made for the PL

              1. Arteta
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Bailey is injured though and might be back shortly after the international break.

                https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2021/september/Smith-issues-injury-updates/

                1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  One of the reasons he's on my watchlist and not in my team 🙂

          4. fpork
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Play one:
            1) Livramento (WOL, H)
            2) Veltman (CRY, A)
            3) Alonso/Rudiger (MCI, H) - requires using FT

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              1

          5. The FPL Units
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Worth a -4 to do Raph => Gallagher/Sarr?

            Sanchez – (Steele)
            TAA – Shaw – White – (Livramento) - (Ayling*)
            Salah – Gray – Jota – Raph* – (Gilmour)
            Antonio – Hwang – CR(7)

            1. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              No, considering he hasn't been categorically ruled out.

            2. R.C
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes. Sarr.

            3. jackruet
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes

            4. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Thanks all.

          6. Ibralicious
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Townsend or Barnes? (FPL Draft game)

            1. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Townsend for this week, then change to someone else

          7. Maxed
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Any chance Lukaku will score vs City?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              always a chance

            2. Harry the Hack
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              of course there is a chance. In fact according to the bookies there is a 42% chance

            3. R.C
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes he will bully Ake

            4. Arteta
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I count on it after his blank against Spurs.

          8. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Looks like Duffy is hogging all set-piece chances, zero shots from Dunk in last 4 games as compared to Duffy's 6

            1. Cojones of Destiny
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              you playin him?

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                who? Dunk?

                1. Cojones of Destiny
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  oh thought u had him my bad)) Im playing Duffy

                  1. Holmes
                    • 10 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    Worth a shot, he is looking good for more attacking returns

                    1. Walter White (WW)
                      • 2 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Pretty sure Dunk could grab an OG soon like old times

                      1. Holmes
                        • 10 Years
                        2 years, 6 months ago

                        I hope he doesnt, not getting any goal till date is enough 😀

                        1. Walter White (WW)
                          • 2 Years
                          2 years, 6 months ago

                          🙂

            2. Cojones of Destiny
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Q Holmes: Bach replacement long term: McCarthy, Sanchez (gto duffy), Guata thx

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                WC available?

                If yes : Guaita
                If no : Sanchez

                1. Cojones of Destiny
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  no used it already thx a lot mate !

          9. Cojones of Destiny
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            nailed set and forget Bachmann replacement:
            a. Sanchez
            b. McCarthy
            c. Guata

          10. Eleven Hag
            • 6 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            All my plans were thrown into a bin with double Leeds injury with no WC left. Team was well set otherwise for next 5-6 GWs and now will need hits and total change of plans

            1. fpork
              • 8 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              It (only) costs you -8 to move them out of your team. Stay positive! 🙂

          11. Cactus247
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            First season, WC played, GW6 team:

            Sa (Foster)
            Reguilon TAA Coady (Digne, Livra)
            Greenwood Salah (C) Benra Sarr Allan
            Lukaku Jimenez (Pukki)

            1FT, 2.2m in bank - want to bring in a CHE def after City and probs need to change Sa for a 4.5m. Which change or any other should be the priority?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Regi, Coady and Digne replacements, Alonso/Christiansen/Rudi.

              Could also do Jimi to Antonio for this week.

            2. The Ilfordian
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Tough selection choices each week. I’d want Digne on the pitch this week. Foster’s a decent GK while he’s in favour so will be fine for next two at least. I personally would do Reguilon to Chelsea and monitor Jimmy to see if he can start firing. Also Pukki is relatively expensive bench player, maybe upgrade or downgrade

              1. Cactus247
                • 2 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I picked Jimmy for slight differential on Antonio etc. Who would your pick be if I were to upgrade Pukki, ASM maybe?

                1. The Ilfordian
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  I’m playing a 4-4-2 with non playing striker ( Locadia). It means less bench cover than 3-4-3 but it worked last year. Nothing wrong with having a good front 8 and I like ASM , probably a bit more than Pukki but if you don’t mind benching several decent players, then Pukki is good (or maybe Dennis is an option). Hope Jimmy comes good. He’s been so reliable in the past but he’s a risk at the moment I feel

          12. Lord of Ings
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            A)Play ferran Torres
            B)Torres—->Gray/Gallagher(-4)
            I’m not sure Torres will start but not sure I want gray or Gallagher for long term as well.
            Should I just start Torres and assess next week who I want as a long term replacement?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I'd just play assuming you have decent bench cover.

              1. Lord of Ings
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                I mean I have gilmour and Williams it’s not the best but yeah will do the job.
                So I should just play?

                1. The FPL Units
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  Gilmore is 2 points. Maybe consider Sarr in.

                  Aggressive approach do the transfer. Conservative play him.

                  1. Lord of Ings
                    • 8 Years
                    2 years, 6 months ago

                    I already have sarr btw.
                    Thing is I’m not sold on gray or Gallagher either..Gallagher has tough fixtures and I’m just not certain on gray although he might do well this week.

                    1. The FPL Units
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      2 years, 6 months ago

                      Play Torres in that case.

          13. cuppatea78
            • 11 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Raphinha > Sarr?

            1. R.C
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes

            2. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              yes assuming for free.

          14. fpork
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Would you do Brownhill->Sarr and bench Pukki (EVE,A)?

            Sarr will also play instead of Jota next GW vs City.

            Plan is to WC in GW8

            1. R.C
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Yes good move

          15. shelvey33
            • 8 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            1FT 0.4ITB

            Sanchez
            TAA Shaw Duffy
            Salah Jota Greenwood Benrahma
            Jimenez CR7 Antonio
            Subs: 4.0GK Ayling Brownhill Omobaminadele

            What to do?
            A) Jota > Sarr
            B) Save FT

            1. R.C
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              A

            2. Teomi
              • 5 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I would save, might be handy with 2 ft next week bcs fixture swing and you will want some Chelsea assets?

              1. shelvey33
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Definitely I would need Chelsea assets!

            3. Maxed
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I'd save FT, presuming you still have your WC

              1. shelvey33
                • 8 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                Yes, I still have WC

          16. Tambling5
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Play Coufal (Leeds away), or Allan (Norwich home)?

            1. Holmes
              • 10 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Coufal

            2. Maxed
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Pick the one with more attacking threats

            3. Gabbiadini
              • 6 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              a

          17. _Gunner
            • 9 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            Which is better?

            A- Raphinha > Sarr
            B- Bamford > ASM/Denis
            C- both for -4?

            1. Maxed
              • 2 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              Probably B

          18. Maxed
            • 2 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            On WC

            Guaita
            TAA Shaw Alonso*
            Salah Jota Sarr Gray
            CR Antonio Armstrong*

            Bench
            Foster Livra Gallagher Duffy

            GTG?

            1. The FPL Units
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              2 years, 6 months ago

              I wouldn't bother with Shaw or Jota on WC. Prefer a CHE def double up.

              1. The FPL Units
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                2 years, 6 months ago

                or a Citeh def. TAA Dias Alonso.

                1. Maxed
                  • 2 Years
                  2 years, 6 months ago

                  That's my plan, picked Shaw only for this GW..
                  Bad idea?

          19. kobewan
            • 4 Years
            2 years, 6 months ago

            would you WC this team?

            Sanchez Foster
            TAA Shaw Livra Coady White
            Salah Bruno Ben Rap Jota
            Bamford Antonio Scarlett

            1FT left, I want to get Ronaldo but don't have enough cash for a straight swap for Bamford,
            I have to take a hit to get Ronaldo my plan is

            Bamford, Bruno > Ronaldo, Sarr

            would you do it for a hit or use WC instead upgrade other areas, Original plan was WC gw7 or 8 where I can get Chelsea and City player on good Fixtures